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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
4
A lengthy hearing before examiners is planned to review the status of alien applicants for naturalization. About 1,100 applications are pending, with the process outlined in sessions held earlier this year and a future date set in February to address petitions and related matters. The proceedings will feature officials from the immigration service and involve reviews of eligibility, paperwork, and potential denials or grants.
A January clearance sale advertises widespread price cuts on Mil Whe merchandise with deep discounts on Black Abibaline polished fashion items, hats, dresses, furScarfs, muffs and coats. The notice touts half price deals on fur accessories, coats at cost, and reduced hosiery, lingerie, blouses, bags, and sweaters as the inventory is liquidated in coming weeks.
Milford records a total fire loss of 25585 for 1920 with major incidents outside the lot lines and the Port Trumbull Beach firehouse noted. The Mil ford Fire Board cites improved equipment, service, and ordinances as reducing beach district fires and distributing small chemical tanks for first aid in outlying areas.
Judge Joh R. Booth presides the January term of the common pleas court. Dockets include Birmingham vs Betsy Deri and Tae abhorsst Publishing vs William H Isham et al. Cases set for jury hearing resume in February with early April to suit farmers’ spring work.
Judge Walsh opens the criminal term of the Common Pleas today amid expectations of a brief session. Prosecutor J W Hartford is a candidate for speaker of the General Assembly. Assistant Charles Williamson and City Prosecutor A T Delaney are also in assembly circles. Earle Garl is a senator. The expected assembly engagements may delay trial proceedings to later in the month as a jury has been drawn but not summoned.
Wilson of Stamford files a Superior Court suit against Zee Zee Rubber Company Yaudaville New Jersey alleging breach of a 1920 management agreement. He deposited 2000 as a cash bond but the firm allegedly blocked the store, preventing him from managing or drawing salary since December. He seeks 2400 in damages.
Fragmentary report says three gunmen from a murder gang are believed captured after a bank or shop slaying. One captive identified as the man who fired the shot. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate arrests linked to a prior robbery and murder.
Probate court hearings begin over the estate of Hen ofver ieons mated at $206 plus a business interest left by Marshal EL Gray as the seat of Gray ab light. The deceased, who died December 1, was hid wed in the Pratale Cork yester day. Attorneys Hants Ph Lyons was appointed administrator against Nyden, a dry goods dealer. Liabilities are stated at $20,118.42, most unsecured, assets at $5,900 of which $4 Nin sierk in trade. An offer at ve position hae been fled or 20 qi sent, in early Pep wid? be ord ered by ERe evedivnts the Tush riveting.
Reverend Hurley is appointed pastor of St Joseph's Church amid a series of parish shifts. Father Vennie Hitles and Richard Carrall are noted in transition roles, with Carrol set to lead the Westport parish on the same day as Jeremiah J Duggan at Church of the Blessed Sacrator in this city.
The board of education will hold its next regular meeting Monday evening, according to Assistant Secretary John B. Wynstoon. A statement released last night described the session and its agenda.
A damaged ad promotes a mail order offer to receive a list of tonics and pills. It touts Woley's and Tar Compound for coughs and croup, Woley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism, and Polay Cathartic Tanl ers for constipation and headaches. The vague copy urges sending name and address to Chicago for a return.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's liniment as a quick relief remedy for rheumatic pains, lumbago, backaches, and sore joints. It claims warmth and penetrating action, noting clean economical use with three sizes priced at 850, 140, and a higher option.
An old advertisement touts Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo as gentle and grease free. It claims it cleanses hair and scalp, removes dust and oil, leaves hair bright and easy to manage, and is inexpensive and widely available.
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